scheppach 5906403901 Ash Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: Scheppach

scheppach 5906403901 Ash Vacuum Cleaner

Specifications

Model: AVC20
Power: 220-240V~ 50/60 Hz 1200 W
Capacity: 20 l
Suction Pressure: 20 kPa
Protection Class: IP20 II

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction
Thank you for choosing our Ash Vacuum Cleaner. We hope it brings you much enjoyment and success.

Safety Precautions
Please read the instruction manual carefully to reduce the risk of injury. Pay attention to the safety symbols and explanations provided.

Unboxing and Contents
Before using the Ash Vacuum Cleaner, check the contents of the package to ensure everything is included as per the user manual.

Assembly
Follow these steps to assemble the Ash Vacuum Cleaner:

Attach the wheel supports (4) to the unit.
Insert the suction tube (16) into the designated slot.

Operation
To operate the Ash Vacuum Cleaner:

Ensure the unit is securely plugged into a power outlet.
Turn on the power switch.

Cleaning and Maintenance
Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential for optimal performance and longevity of the Ash Vacuum Cleaner. Follow these guidelines:

WARNING! Always unplug the unit before making any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs.
Clean the filter regularly to maintain suction power.
If the filter is full of dust, remove and empty it.

Storage
When not in use, store the Ash Vacuum Cleaner in a clean and dry place to prevent damage.

Electrical Connection
Follow the electrical connection guidelines to ensure safe use of the Ash Vacuum Cleaner.

Disposal and Recycling
Dispose of packaging materials responsibly. They are recyclable.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What should I do if the suction power is reduced?
If the suction power is reduced, try the following solutions:
Clean the filter.
Is the filter full of dust? Remove and empty it.
Plug the unit back into the power outlet.
Contact an electrician if the issue persists.
What is the warranty period for the Ash Vacuum Cleaner?
The warranty conditions and duration can be found in the warranty information provided.
How long does it take to process a warranty claim?
Normally, we process warranty claims within 14 days of receiving them at our service centre.
How can I contact customer support for repairs or documentation?
Please refer to the contact information provided for repair and documentation inquiries.

https://www.scheppach.com/de/service

Explanation of the symbols on the device

Symbols are used in this manual to draw your attention to potential hazards. The safety symbols and the accompa-nying explanations must be fully understood. The warnings themselves will not rectify a hazard and cannot replace proper accident prevention measures.

Introduction

Manufacturer:
Scheppach GmbH Günzburger Straße 69 D-89335 Ichenhausen

Dear Customer
We hope your new tool brings you much enjoyment and success.

Note:
In accordance with the applicable product liability laws, the manufacturer of this device assumes no liability for damage to the device or caused by the device arising from:

Improper handling
Failure to comply with the operating instructions.
Repairs carried out by third parties, unauthorised specialists
Installing and replacing non-original spare parts,
Improper use
Failures of the electrical system in the event of the electrical regulations and VDE provisions 0100, DIN 57113 / VDE 0113 not being observed

Note:

Read the whole text of the operating manual before as-sembly and commissioning.
This operating manual should help you to familiarise yourself with your device and to use it for its intended purpose.
The operating manual includes important instructions for safe, proper and economic operation of the device, for avoiding danger, for minimising repair costs and downtimes, and for increasing the reliability and ex-tending the service life of the device.
In addition to the safety instructions in this operating manual, you must also observe the regulations appli-cable to the operation of the device in your country. Keep the operating manual at the device, in a plastic sleeve, protected from dirt and moisture. They must be read and carefully observed by all operating personnel before starting the work.
The device may only be used by personnel who have been trained to use it and who have been instructed with respect to the associated hazards. The required minimum age must be observed.

In addition to the safety instructions in this operating manual and the separate regulations of your country, the generally recognised technical rules relating to the operation of such machines must also be observed. We accept no liability for accidents or damage that occur due to a failure to observe this manual and the safety instructions.

Device description

Machine head
Filter display
Suction connection
Castor mounts (3x)
Castors (3x)
Container
Handle Container
Locking hooks
Connection with blower function
Handle machine head
On/off switch
Filter cleaning plug
Suction hose
HEPA filter
Protective grate HEPA filter
Aluminium tube
Flat nozzle

Scope of delivery

Open the packaging and carefully remove the prod-uct.
Remove the packaging material, as well as the pack-aging and transport safety devices (if present).
Check whether the scope of delivery is complete.
Check the device and accessory parts for transport damage.
If possible, keep the packaging until the expiry of the warranty period.

ATTENTION
The device and the packaging are not children‘s toys! Do not let children play with plastic bags, films or small parts! There is a danger of choking or suffocating!

Suction hose
HEPA filter
Protective grate HEPA filter
Aluminium tube
Flat nozzle
Castor mounts (3x)
Castors (3x)

Proper use

The ash vacuum cleaner is suitable for vacuuming cold ash from chimneys, wood-coal stoves, ashtrays, grills and dry dirt. The device’s fan function can be used to clean smaller areas.
The device is not intended for vacuuming flammable, explosive or harmful substances.
The machine may only be used in the intended manner. Any use beyond this is improper. The user/operator, not the manufacturer, is responsible for damages or injuries of any type resulting from this.
Please observe that our equipment was not designed with the intention of being used for commercial or industrial purposes. We assume no guarantee if the equipment is used in commercial or industrial applications, or for equivalent work.

Safety instructions

DANGER!
Connect the device to alternating current only. The voltage must match the type plate on the device.

Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands.
Do not pull the mains plug out of the socket by pulling on the connection cable.
Check the connection cable with the mains plug for damage before each use. Immediately replace a damaged connection cable by an authorised customer service / qualified electrician in order to avoid hazards.
To avoid electrical accidents, we recommend using sockets with an upstream residual current circuit breaker (max. 30 mA nominal tripping current).
Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any cleaning and maintenance work!
All repair work, as well as any electrical components, must be carried out by an authorised customer service centre.

WARNING!

This device is not designed to be operated by persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or who have insufficient experience and/or insufficient knowledge unless they are being su-pervised by a person who is responsible for their safety or they are receiving instruction about how this device is to be used.
Children may only use the device if they are over 8 years old if they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or if they have received instructions from them on how to use the device and have understood the resultant hazards.
Children may not play with the device.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unsupervised.
Keep packaging material away from children, there is a risk of suffocation!
It is recommended to switch off the device after each usage and before maintenance work.
Risk of fire. Do not vacuum any burning or glowing particles.
Do not operate the device in explosive environments.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, glass or all-purpose cleaners! Do not immerse the device in water.
For cold ashes only, see operating instructions!
Do not suck in soot or flammable substances.
When vacuuming, constantly check the hoses and vacuum cleaner for heat.
Empty and clean the vacuum cleaner after and prior to vacuuming.
Do not vacuum liquids. The device must not be exposed to water.

Cold ash is ash that has cooled down sufficiently and no longer contains any glow nests. This can be determined by going through the ash with a metal tool before using the device. No perceptible heat radiation emanates from the cold ash.

Certain substances can form explosive vapours or mixtures when they are swirled with the suction air! Never vacuum the following substances:

Explosive or flammable gases, liquids and dusts (reactive dusts)
Reactive metal dust (such as aluminum, magnesium, zinc) combined with strongly alkaline and acidic cleaning agents
Undiluted strong acids and alkalis
Organic solvents (such as gasoline, paint thinner, acetone, heating oil).

In addition, these substances can corrode the materials used on the device.

WARNING!

This power tool generates an electromagnetic field during operation. This field can impair active or passive medical implants under certain conditions.
In order to prevent the risk of serious or deadly injuries, we recommend that persons with medical implants consult with their physician and the manufacturer of the medical implant before operating the power tool.

Technical data

Mains voltage 220-240V~ 50/60 Hz
Power 1200W
Water tank capacity 20 l
Suction performance 20 kPa
Protection category IP20
Protection class II

Technical changes reserved!

Assembly

ATTENTION!
Prior to use, ensure that the device has been correctly and fully assembled.

Unpacking (fig. A + C)
Release the locking hooks (8) and remove the machine head (1). The accessories are located inside the stainless steel container (6).

Installing roller mounts (4) (fig. D)

Turn the stainless steel container (6) upside-down (the machine head (1) must be removed).
Connect the castor mounts (4) into the cut-outs pro-vided on the stainless steel container (6). (3x)

Installing the castors (fig. F)

Press the three castors (5) into the holes of the wheel mounting (4).

Installing the machine head (1) (fig. A)

Place the machine head (1) on the stainless steel container (6). Secure the machine head (1) with the locking hooks (8). When installing the machine head (1), ensure that the locking hooks (8) latch into place correctly.

Mounting the HEPA filter (14) (fig. E + F)

Push the protective grate (15) over the HEPA filter (14) and place it on the bottom of the machine head (1). (Fig. E)
Turn the HEPA filter (14) clockwise to lock it. (Fig. F)

Assembling the suction hose (13) (fig. G – I)

Connect the suction hose (13) to the corresponding port, depending on the desired use, on the wet and dry vacuum.

Vacuuming (fig. G)

Connect the suction hose (13) to the suction hose port (3). To do so, slide the end of the suction hose (13) with the two nipples into the suction hose port (3).
Insert the two nipples into the recesses. In the end, position, turn the suction hose (13) in a clockwise direction.

Blowing (fig. H)

Connect the suction hose (13) to the blowing func-tion connection port (9). Slide the end of the suction hose (13) with the two nipples into the blowing func-tion connection port (9).
Insert the two nipples into the recesses. In the end, position, turn the suction hose (13) in a clockwise direction.

Mounting the hose (13), aluminum tube (16) and flat nozzle (17) (fig. I)

Push the aluminum tube (16) onto the end of the suc-tion hose (13).
If desired, the joint nozzle (17) can be plugged onto the aluminum tube (16).

Operation

ATTENTION!
Before use, check all connections and the HEPA filter (14) for a firm and secure connection. The stainless steel container (6) and the HEPA filter (14) must be absolutely dry.

Switching on/off (fig. B)
The on/off switch (11) has two settings

Switch setting 0: Off
Switch setting I: On

Vacuuming ash

ATTENTION!

Vacuuming glowing ash as well as flammable, ex-plosive or hazardous substances is prohibited. There is a danger of injury!
Always use the HEPA filter (14) for vacuuming ash. Al-ways ensure that the filters are correctly fitted.

ATTENTION!
The device is not suitable for vacuuming flammable liquids.

Cleaning and maintenance

WARNING!
Pull out the mains plug before carrying out any adjustments, maintenance or repair work!

Cleaning (fig. J + K)

When the filter display (2) is red, the HEPA filter (14) must be cleaned or replaced. (Fig. J)
To clean, with the machine switched on, plug the suction hose (13) including the aluminum tube (16) onto the filter cleaning connection (12) for about 2 seconds.
Repeat this process five times.

Maintenance
The device is maintenance-free

Service Information
With this product, it is necessary to note that the following parts are subject to natural or usage-related wear, or that the following parts are required as consumables.

*Wearing parts:** HEPA filter

may not be included in the scope of supply!

Spare parts and accessories can be obtained from our service centre. To do this, scan the QR code on the cover page.

Storage
Store the device and its accessories in a dark, dry and frost-free place that is inaccessible to children. The optimum storage temperature is between 5 and 30˚C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging. Cover the electric tool to protect it from dust or moisture.

Store the operating manual with the electric tool.

There are also recesses on the roller mounts (4) for attaching the aluminium tube (16) and the joint nozzle (17).
The remaining accessories can be stored in the stainless steel container (6).

Electrical connection

The electrical motor installed is connected and ready for operation. The connection complies with the applicable VDE and DIN provisions.
The customer‘s mains connection as well as the extension cable used must also comply with these regulations.

Damaged electrical connection cable
The insulation on electrical connection cables is often damaged.

This may have the following causes:

Pressure points, where connection cables are passed through windows or doors.
Kinks where the connection cable has been improp-erly fastened or routed.
Places where the connection cables have been cut due to being driven over.
Insulation damage due to being ripped out of the wall outlet.
Cracks due to the insulation aging.
Such damaged electrical connection cables must not be used and are life-threatening due to the insulation damage.
Check the electrical connection cables for damage regularly.
Ensure that the connection cables are disconnected from electrical power when checking for damage.
Electrical connection cables must comply with the ap-plicable VDE and DIN provisions. Only use connection cables with the designation H05VV-F.
The printing of the type designation on the connection cable is mandatory.

AC motor

The mains voltage must be 230 – 240 V~.
Extension cables up to 25 m long must have a cross-section of 1.5 mm2.
Connections and repair work on the electrical equip-ment may only be carried out by electricians.

Connection type Y
If the mains connection cable of this device is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, their service department or a similarly qualified person to avoid dangers.

Disposal and recycling

Notes for packaging

The packaging materials are recyclable. Please dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

Notes on the electrical and electronic equipment act [ElektroG]
Waste electrical and electronic equipment does not belong in household waste, but must be collected and disposed of separately!

Used batteries or rechargeable batteries that are not installed permanently in the old appliance must be removed non-destructively before disposal. Their disposal is regulated by the battery law.
Owners or users of electrical and electronic devices are legally obliged to return them after use.
The end user is responsible for deleting their per-sonal data from the old device being disposed of!
The symbol of the crossed-out dustbin means that waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with household waste.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment can be handed in free of charge at the following places:
- Public disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal works yards)
- Points of sale of electrical appliances (stationary and online), provided that dealers are obliged to take them back or offer to do so voluntarily.
- Up to three waste electrical devices per type of device, with an edge length of no more than 25 centimetres, can be returned free of charge to the manufacturer without prior purchase of a new device from the manufacturer or taken to another authorised collection point in your vicinity.
- Further supplementary take-back conditions of the manufacturers and distributors can be obtained from the respective customer service.
If the manufacturer delivers a new electrical appli-ance to a private household, the manufacturer can arrange for the free collection of the old electrical appliance upon request from the end user. Please contact the manufacturer’s customer service for this.
These statements only apply to devices installed and sold in the countries of the European Union and which are subject to the European Directive 2012/19/EU. In countries outside the European Un-ion, different regulations may apply to the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Troubleshooting

The following table shows fault symptoms and describes remedial measures in the event of your machine failing to work properly. If you cannot localise and rectify the problem with this, please contact your service workshop.

Fault	Possible cause	Remedy
The motor does not run	Check whether the plug is plugged in.	Plug the mains

plug back into the socket.
Check whether there is power to the socket.| Call an electrician.
Check whether the vacuum cleaner is on/off and the switch is switched on.| Switch the on/off switch on.
Reduced vacuuming power| Device blocked?| Remove the blockage.
The filter must be cleaned.| Clean the filter.
Is the filter full of dust?| Remove and empty the filter.

Parts List

Declaration of Conformity

EC Declaration of Conformity
Scheppach GmbH, Günzburger Str. 69, D-89335 Ichenhausen.

Hereby declares the following conformity under the EU Directive and standards for the following article

Marke / Brand / Marque: SCHEPPACH
Art.-Bezeichnung: ASCHESAUGER – AVC20
Article name: ASH VACUUM CLEANER – AVC20
Nom d’article: ASPIRATEUR À CENDRES – AVC20
Art.-Nr. / Art. no. / N° d’ident.: 5906403901

Standard references:

EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019+A14:2019+A2:2019+A15:2021; EN 62233:2008;
EN 60335-2-2:2010+A11:2012+A1:2013, EN IEC 55014-1:2021; EN IEC 55014-2:2021;
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019+A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019+A2:2021

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.

The object of the declaration described above fulfils the regulations of the directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and Council from 8th June 2011, on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Ichenhausen, 11.09.2023

Warranty

Apparent defects must be notified within 8 days from the receipt of the goods. Otherwise, the buyerís rights of claim due to such defects are invalidated. We guarantee for our machines in case of proper treatment for the time of the statutory warranty period from delivery in such a way that we replace any machine part free of charge which provably becomes unusable due to faulty material or defects of fabrication within such period of time. With respect to parts not manufactured by us we only warrant insofar as we are entitled to warranty claims against the upstream suppliers. The costs for the installation of the new parts shall be borne by the buyer. The cancellation of sale or the reduction of purchase price as well as any other claims for damages shall be excluded.

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